c1880 desk/library chair from the high quality furniture manufacturer, James Shoolbred & Co of Tottenham Court Road, London.
“James Shoolbred & Cowas established in the 1820’s as a draper’s shop, at Tottenham Court Road, London. The company first began supplying textiles to the furniture trade. By the 1860’s, the company began designing, manufacturing and selling its own high quality antique furniture in their thriving and fashionable furniture shop. By the 1880’s, Jas Shoolbred had expanded to such an extent that the business had to move to larger premises, becoming one of the first large department stores in London, who would supply quality antique furniture and accessories for the Victorian home. Their furniture was displayed in a series of catalogues that the company produced every year, with their new and impressive designs. James Shoolbred’s furniture was always displayed and photographed alongside the textiles, carpets and other accessories that the company sold, creating an example of interior design for customers to view. Jas Shoolbred was granted a Royal warrant by the mid-1880s and their Victorian furniture was of the best quality available of the late Victorian period. Unfortunately, as with most great Victorian designers and furniture makers, James Shoolbred & Co didn’t survive the financial crisis of the late 1920’s and ceased trading in 1931. You can see some wonderful examples for sale and if you are interested in buying high quality pieces like this look at our wonderful inventory on our website at antiques world.”
Condition-
The chair has its original leather upholstery, it looks to have been covered with a red fabric at some point- there’s traces of the fabric under the tacks on the edges. The leather is understandably very worn but still useable, we have conditioned it to increase its suppleness. The stretcher looks to have been removed a long time ago but the chair is very solid without it. There are some scratches and small marks to the wood surface but no signs of worm etc.
Height of back 88cm
Width at widest part 57cm
Height of seat 45cm
Width between arms 46cm
Happy to help with arrangement of delivery
c1880 desk/library chair from the high quality furniture manufacturer, James Shoolbred & Co of Tottenham Court Road, London.
“James Shoolbred & Cowas established in the 1820’s as a draper’s shop, at Tottenham Court Road, London. The company first began supplying textiles to the furniture trade. By the 1860’s, the company began designing, manufacturing and selling its own high quality antique furniture in their thriving and fashionable furniture shop. By the 1880’s, Jas Shoolbred had expanded to such an extent that the business had to move to larger premises, becoming one of the first large department stores in London, who would supply quality antique furniture and accessories for the Victorian home. Their furniture was displayed in a series of catalogues that the company produced every year, with their new and impressive designs. James Shoolbred’s furniture was always displayed and photographed alongside the textiles, carpets and other accessories that the company sold, creating an example of interior design for customers to view. Jas Shoolbred was granted a Royal warrant by the mid-1880s and their Victorian furniture was of the best quality available of the late Victorian period. Unfortunately, as with most great Victorian designers and furniture makers, James Shoolbred & Co didn’t survive the financial crisis of the late 1920’s and ceased trading in 1931. You can see some wonderful examples for sale and if you are interested in buying high quality pieces like this look at our wonderful inventory on our website at antiques world.”
Condition-
The chair has its original leather upholstery, it looks to have been covered with a red fabric at some point- there’s traces of the fabric under the tacks on the edges. The leather is understandably very worn but still useable, we have conditioned it to increase its suppleness. The stretcher looks to have been removed a long time ago but the chair is very solid without it. There are some scratches and small marks to the wood surface but no signs of worm etc.
Height of back 88cm
Width at widest part 57cm
Height of seat 45cm
Width between arms 46cm
Happy to help with arrangement of delivery